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Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3

Manufacturing Process
6nm
CPU Cores
8 cores
Instruction Set
ARMv8.2-A
Memory Type
LPDDR4X (2133MHz)
GPU
Adreno 619
5G Support
1

ℹ️ Basic Information

SOC Name Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
Brand Qualcomm
Announcement Date 01 June 2024
Class Mid range
Manufacturing Process 6nm
Manufacturing TSMC

⚡ CPU Specifications

CPU Architecture 2x 2.3 GHz – Cortex-A78
6x 2.0 GHz – Cortex-A55
CPU Cores 8 Core
CPU Frequency 2300MHz
Instruction Set ARMv8.2-A

🧠 Cache & NPU

Cache 4 MB
Cache Level L3
SLC 2MB
NPU Hexagon AI Engine

💾 Memory

Memory Type LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency 2133MHz
Memory Bus 2x 16 Bit
Max Bandwidth 17 Gb/s
Max Memory Size 12 GB

🎮 GPU

GPU Adreno 619
GPU Architecture Adreno 600
Pipelines 2 Pipeline
Shading Units 128 Unit
Total Shaders 256 Unit
Vulkan Version Version 1.1
OpenCL Version Version 2.0
DirectX Version Version 12.1

💿 Storage & Display

Storage Type UFS 3.1
Max Display Resolution 2520 x 1080
Max Camera Resolution 108MP

🎵 Video & Audio

Video Capture 4K at 30FPS
Video Playback 4K at 30FPS
Video Codecs H.264, H.265, VP9
Audio Codecs AAC, AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, WAV

📶 Connectivity

5G Support 1
WiFi Wifi 5
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.2

🛰️ Navigation Systems

GPS Yes
GLONASS Yes
Beidou Yes
Galileo Yes
QZSS Yes
NAVIC Yes

📊 Benchmark Scores

AnTuTu 10 468,323

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✅ Positive Aspects

1. Balanced Everyday Performance

The Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 combines Cortex-A78 performance cores and Cortex-A55 efficiency cores, delivering smooth system responsiveness for daily apps, social media, and multitasking in mid-range devices.

2. Integrated 5G Connectivity

With built-in 5G modem support, the platform enables modern network speeds without needing an external modem, improving efficiency and board design simplicity.

3. Efficient GPU for Casual Gaming

The Adreno 619 GPU handles casual gaming and media playback efficiently, offering stable performance for popular mobile titles and streaming workloads.

❌ Negative Aspects

1. Limited for Heavy Gaming

The Adreno 619 and mid-tier CPU configuration struggle with high-end 3D gaming at max settings, leading to lower frame rates in demanding titles.

2. Older Memory Subsystem

Using LPDDR4X limits memory bandwidth compared to newer LPDDR5-based mid-range chips, reducing performance in memory-intensive scenarios.

Device information for this processor will be available soon. We are working on collecting data about smartphones and tablets that use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3.